Kenichi Yagi & Yumiko Yagi『3.10.1945 TOKYO, Requiem for the Victims of the Tokyo Great Air Raid, 10th March, 1945 [On Demand(CD-R)]』

Two pieces of music ‘A Long Cold Night’ and ‘Prayer for a Peaceful Sleep’ are on this CD. These pieces were played at the opening of the gathering which was held on 10th March, 2007 to pass down memories of the tragedy of the Tokyo Great Air Raid to the next generation. My wife Yumiko composed these pieces, wishing all souls who died during the air raid, who cannot forgive, to forgive, be at peace, to accept everything, and return to heaven. My father Koji, who passed away one year before this gathering, also suffered from losses during the Tokyo air raid in the Fukagawa area where he lost his four family members. We played the music for my father who used to visit the Center of the Tokyo Air Raids and War Damage on 10th March every year. We chose the dandelion for the CD within jacket design because I heard that the dandelion was the first flower to bloom in the old town of Tokyo that was burned down during the air raid that night. We are filled with wonder at life force of flowers blooming in the field.
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【Kenichi Yagi & Yumiko Yagi】
Kenichi Yagi, Harpist
He learned Irish harp from an elementary school student and turned to pedal harp at the recommendation of the late Josef Molnar (former president of the Japan Harp Association). After that, he studied under Harpo with Molnar at Toho Gakuen University Diploma Course. Participated in Toho Gakuen Orchestra Concert (Conducted by Seiji Ozawa), Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, Gunma Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, etc. Continued a wide range of music activities upto the present. While active in chamber music and solo performances, he is also the chair of the organizing committee of the International Harp Festival held in Soka City every year. Currently Director of the Japan Harp Association.

Yuyu, Pianist synthesizer / composer
After graduating from the College of Music, she studied in Vienna, Austria. She is active nationwide, including musicals and concerts, focusing on collaborations with classical, popular, jazz, and healing instruments. She is good at improvisation. She always works on songs with the theme of "healing" so that harmony between nature and people can be felt. In addition, she composed original works with a connection to nature and a wish for peace. She composed a requiem “Prayer and Light” for the victims of the Tokyo Great Air Raid, 10th March, 1945.

【Song list】
1. A Long Cold Night
2. Prayer for a Peaceful Sleep